New York City: Catacombs by Candlelight
ID: GYG282727-491512
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the secrets hidden beneath the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Little Italy. Enter areas of the church grounds that are otherwise barred from the public.
For over 200 years, the catacombs of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral have served as the final resting place for the faithful departed. This historic place has witnessed the many struggles and accomplishments of prominent New York Catholics.
Gain exclusive access to off-limits areas, including two walled cemeteries. Experience the only active Catholic Catacombs in New York City.
See where bishops rest alongside prominent New York Catholics, such as the Delmonico Family and the first resident Bishop of New York, Bishop John Connolly. This labyrinth of vaults belongs largely to bankers, lawyers, captains of industry, merchants, political candidates, and even to a Civil War-era general Thomas Eckert.
Highlights
- Gain access to off-limits areas with your guide
- Walk through two cemeteries that are closed to the general public
- See the resting places of many high-profile Americans
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is currently not fully wheelchair accessible. There is one flight of stairs down to the catacombs level.
• This is an active parish. All customers must be reverently respectful at all times.
• All tours are subject to availability and the local partner reserves the right to adjust the experience, tour date, and time for technical, operational, health and safety, or other reasons
• Tea light candles are included
• Gratuities are not included
• Check-in is at 266 Mulberry Street (corner of Mulberry Street and Jersey Street)
• Please note this tour is at the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and not St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
